This USC X-Factor Could Change Everything Against Nebraska

What most of Miller's teammates and coaching staff continually raved about was the type of energy brings to practice, highlighting that Miller brings the competition.

His first shining moment as the Trojans starting running back came from his 158 rushing yards and a 49-yard rushing touchdown in the Michigan game, when stakes and standards were high.

Riley highlighted Miller's performance and noted that his performance was not "too big," and it translated from practice.

"This is just what he does in practice" Riley said after the Michigan win. "He’s a hard worker, he’s humble, and he cares about this team a lot. The moment certainly wasn’t too big for him.”

Miller, the walk-on from Calabasas, California proved he has what it takes to be USC's go-to guy at running back, and strives to become better even in the off weeks.

During the Trojans second bye week, Miller spoke to the media and emphasized what his goals for the bye week looked like, and his answer perfectly reflected the kind of hard worker Riley had described.

"Honestly just get better, get better at everything," Miller said after Wednesday's practice. "Just really getting back to what what we do best. Just communicating, just settling in and just playing sound, fun football."

Although the run game was not as strong on the road at No. 12 Notre Dame, Miller has a chance to prove his talent in a Big Ten showdown in Lincoln, Nebraska.

USC's Remaining Schedule, And Expectations

With just two road contests and three more home games left for USC, the expectations remain high for a team with two losses.

Left on USC's schedule:

Nov.1 - at Nebraska

Nov. 7 - vs. Northwestern

Nov. 15 - vs. Iowa

Nov. 22 - at No. 6 Oregon

Nov. 29 - vs. UCLA

Coming off their loss to Notre Dame, the race for the Big Ten is still on, as USC is one of four teams with one loss in conference play.

The 6-2 Nebraska Cornhuskers will be their last road contest until the end of November at Oregon, and will look to pull out their fourth conference win on the season.

With back-to-back home games against the Wildcats and the Hawkeyes, USC could still be looking at just one Big Ten loss heading into their most competitive matchup remaining, at Oregon.

While the UCLA Bruins three-game streak came to an end, falling to No. 2 Indiana 56-6, the Bruins and Trojans matchups have room for an intense Big Ten rivalry to close out the season, for the battle of Los Angeles.

If the Trojans can get back into the win column and secure a road win at Nebraska, they could look at at an 8-2 record before heading to Eugene.